Crime & Safety
Fire Quickly Extinguished Near Hollywood Sign
The cause of the fire, near a popular Hollywood sign viewing spot, is under investigation.
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A fire reported in the 3100 block of North Canyon Lake Drive burned less than an acre in the Hollywood Hills Monday evening, authorities reported.
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It took firefighters 24 minutes to knock down the fire after it was reported around 6:15 p.m., according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott. Approximately 75 firefighters were on hand to extinguish the blaze on the ground and from the air.
No injuries were reported and no structures were damaged.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The fire occurred just south of Arrowhead Drive, northeast of the Lake Hollywood reservoir and near Lake Hollywood Park. The area is known as a popular spot for viewing the Hollywood sign.
Firefighters will be on the scene for several hours to ensure no embers reignite the brush, Scott said.
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